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A member asked:

At when is the egg able to get fertilized (24hr window) after ovulation, before or during?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sperm can last: for up to 5 days so the window of fertility is +/- 5days of ovulation.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ovulation : Sperm must meet the egg when it is released from the ovary. Thus sperm must be inside of the female before ovulation.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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